Henderson House Inn and Retreat Center

Stafford

In a Nutshell

Guests at a backyard luau party solve a mystery while simultaneously enjoying Hawaiian dishes such as hoisin-glazed pork loin

The Fine Print

Promotional value expires Dec 15, 2012. Amount paid never expires.Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Limit 1 per visit. Valid only for option purchased. Reservation required; Subject to weather; if cancelled, event will be rescheduled at no extra charge. Must use promotional value in 1 visit. For overnight option, must bring own golf clubs.Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.

Two 20- to 25-minute head, neck, and shoulder massages (a $40 total value)<p>

Scheduled Friday and Saturday nights starting a 5:30 p.m., the 2.5-hour Lethal Luau Murder Mystery welcomes up to eight guests to celebrate the birthday of detective Chase Diamond. Partygoers are welcome to arrive early and mingle in the backyard of the Littlefield House, which will be decorated to reflect a festive luau theme. But when someone murders Diamond by poisoning his drink, Chef Wiki Wiki will hold guests until the culprit is caught.
As diners apply their detective work, the chef serves Hawaiian dishes from the menu, such as Hawaiian meatballs, hoisin-glazed pork loin, and minted pineapple-ginger rice.

Henderson House Inn and Retreat Center

A wraparound porch winds along the perimeter of the Henderson House, its flowerpots framed by white columns and spindles that have stood for more than a century. Inside, guests lounge in double parlors and sleep in guestrooms adorned with stained- and beveled-glass windows, brass lighting fixtures, and antique bed frames. Part of a collection of homes built between 1903 and 1905—which includes the Spickard House, Littlefield House, and Weide House—the Henderson House maintains standing on the National Register of Historic Places through its turn-of-the-century architecture and decor. In addition to opening rooms for bed-and-breakfast-style lodging, the staff entertains guests with murder mysteries, such as the 1950s-themed Murder on the Grill where guests must figure out who killed Tom Dooley and what temperature steak is best cooked at. They also package stays with area attractions, such as guided birding with a nature photographer. Other nearby activities range from visits to the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge to making plum jelly.

Henderson House

A wraparound porch winds along the perimeter of the Henderson House, its flowerpots framed by white columns and spindles that have stood for more than a century. Inside, guests lounge in double parlors and sleep in guestrooms adorned with stained- and beveled-glass windows, brass lighting fixtures, and antique bed frames. Part of a collection of homes built between 1903 and 1905—which includes the Spickard House, Littlefield House, and Weide House—the Henderson House maintains standing on the National Register of Historic Places through its turn-of-the-century architecture and decor. In addition to opening rooms for bed-and-breakfast-style lodging, the staff entertains guests with murder mysteries, such as the 1950s-themed Murder on the Grill where guests must figure out who killed Tom Dooley and what temperature steak is best cooked at. They also package stays with area attractions, such as guided birding with a nature photographer. Other nearby activities range from visits to the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge to making plum jelly.